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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The UK remains an indispensable first step for Irish exporters, and the macro data over the last decade tells a fascinating story. Picture: Colin Keegan</p>

economy

Carol Lynch: What happened to Irish exports in the decade after Brexit?

Brexit did not sever the deep commercial ties between our two islands but it fundamentally changed how that trade happens — and how it now needs to be managed

<p>People during a National Rejoin March in London, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum. Picture: Jeff Moore/PA</p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Brexit's seismic effects have resulted in a bewildering political fallout

<p>After this month, there will be a customs duty of €3 for each item in a parcel of goods bought online from non-EU countries. File picture</p>

news

Scam warning for Irish consumers ahead of change to customs charges

Brexit

spotlight

Brexit 'driven by the far right and costing this country a fortune', say Rejoin EU campaigners

Mick Clifford: Brexit’s dream, 10 years on — boarded-up shops and unanswered questions

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Mick Clifford: Brexit’s dream, 10 years on — boarded-up shops and unanswered questions

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

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Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

EU referendum

Exit strategy: 10 years on, how Brexit changed our lives forever

Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Jonathan deBurca Butler talks to people who were living in the UK at the time but who ended up coming to live in Ireland in the wake of the vote

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Northern Ireland Brexit Deal Looking Likely

How Northern Ireland is enjoying a Brexit boost 10 years after the vote

Northern Ireland has enjoyed bumper economic growth at twice the pace of the rest of UK in recent years

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Brexit 'did not make sense', says Taoiseach

Brexit 'did not make sense', says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin also said the possibility of rejoining EU is a 'matter for the British people'

Mon, 18 May, 2026

State Opening of Parliament

Taoiseach: Ireland is planning for possibility Nigel Farage will become British prime minister

Micheál Martin said: 'If Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, Ireland will engage, but obviously his policies are completely at variance with ours in terms of the European Union'

Sun, 17 May, 2026

President Trump state visit to UK

Enda Brady: Keir Starmer has set the clock running on Britain rejoining the European Union

The British prime minister tried to be a Trump ‘whisperer’, giving Donald Trump the royal treatment, only for him to backstab Britain in a matter of weeks. Now Keir Starmer has decided to move on from America and point Britain back towards Europe, where it belongs, writes Enda Brady.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

UK-Ireland summit

Starmer: Irish-British relationship 'not as good as it should have been during Brexit years'

British prime minister said UK-Ireland Summit would focus on security, and 'share prosperity' in energy, trade, and maritime security

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Fisherman at work pulling fishing net on trawler

Decommissioning ‘one option to be looked at’ for fishing fleet

One industry leader estimates that 40% of the fleet could leave if there were another decommissioning scheme, adding: 'That would be a sad day for Ireland'

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

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Britain's decline offers us a preview of the USA's future

From his choice of allies to fiscal disasters, Donald Trump is retreading a well-worn path to national obscurity, writes Harold James

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

European Council meeting

Shona Murray: Keir Starmer’s Brexit dilemma as Brussels signals openness to UK return

As Brexit nears its tenth anniversary, Europe is open to Britain again — but London’s political fear is holding it back

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Drone near-miss

David McNamara: From Brexit to a possible ‘Breturn’

A bolder economic strategy could place a new relationship with the EU at its centre

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

John Swinney visit to Dublin

Diaspora referendum to extend voting rights for presidential elections is being considered

A plan for a referendum in place in 2019 was ditched amid the Brexit emergency — and covid pushed it further down the agenda

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Race for the Áras heats up with just days to go before polling

Race for the Áras heats up with just days to go before polling

Fine Gael steps up attacks on Catherine Connolly ahead of candidates' final media debate on Tuesday's 'Prime Time'

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Micheál Martin says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is 'in the camp' against EU

Micheál Martin says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is 'in the camp' against EU

Taoiseach says public needs to to stand up against 'those who pretend to be pro-EU but in practice invest all of their energy in attacking the Union'

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Fianna Fail think-in

Taoiseach says there will be no border poll before 2030

Micheál Martin said more work must be done to unite the whole island before a united Ireland referendum is held

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'

Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'

Born in Monaghan, her father was a member of the Orange Order but Ms Humphreys became 'a proud Irish republican'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Preparing animal feed for the winter.

John Whelan: Years after Brexit, Irish food sector faces even more volatility due to Trump

However there are positive signs that the UK is back on the radar of an increasing number of exporters.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

John Whelan: Ireland's financial sector needs a new strategy to meet the Four D challenge

John Whelan: Ireland's financial sector needs a new strategy to meet the Four D challenge

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe has launched a key consultation paper, ‘Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030’

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Gibraltar Stock

UK agrees to ‘fluid border’ between Gibraltar and Spain

Under the agreement, checks will not be required on people crossing the border

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Easter getaway

UK citizens face fingerprint checks each time they visit EU

Biometrics app not ready, meaning travellers through Port of Dover will have to exit vehicles to have identity verified

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer visits Albania

Negotiations go ‘down to the wire’ as Keir Starmer seeks EU reset deal

Ministers had appeared confident of securing an agreement, with Number 10 saying on Saturday the prime minister would “strike a deal” at the first UK-EU summit on Monday

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Seed potatoes

Seed potatoes in short supply as Brexit trade challenges continue

For the second consecutive year seed potato availability is an issue for UK potato growers

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

China Trump Tariffs

Brexit-style approach needed to confront ‘America First’ agenda

Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda must be met head-on with a strong Brexit-like advocacy of Irish interests across a spectrum of institutions

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit

Taoiseach calls for stronger UK-Ireland security co-operation amid rising global threats

Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasizes the need for close UK-Ireland security ties amid growing geopolitical and security challenges

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

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Vladimir Putin

Springtime for Putin as Trump embraces Kremlin’s distorted reality

Vladimir Putin must be rubbing his hands with glee that Russian-backed disinformation campaigns backing Brexit and Trump 1.0 have caused an existential crisis in the West, writes Ciaran O'Connor

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Anja Murray: Irish species at risk of extinction

Anja Murray: Irish species at risk of extinction

Ireland has already lost many species, especially as a result of rapid deforestation in the 1600 and 1700s, and persecution of top predators such as wolves and eagles

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Labour Party Conference 2024

Stormont brake will not be pulled over change of EU law on packaging for chemicals

The brake is a mechanism that allows a minimum of 30 Stormont MLAs, from at least two parties, to refer a proposed EU law change to the British government

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

John Whelan: Irish exporters survived chaos in markets in 2024

John Whelan: Irish exporters survived chaos in markets in 2024

Irish exporters beat the odds to post increased export sales of 15% in the 10 months to October

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Irish Examiner view: How will homeless fare after 'painful correction'?

Irish Examiner view: How will homeless fare after 'painful correction'?

House prices overvalued by 8% to 10% ESRI warns

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Brexit

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The democratic consent process is a key element of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework deal

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

CBI conference

'No sign of recovery' from slump in manufacturing demand

Analysts said the situation in Britain was proving challenging for factories as difficulties abroad were made worse by the prospect of increased staffing costs in the Labour Party’s first budget

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Budget 2024

Hilary Benn triggers Stormont vote process on Northern Ireland post-Brexit arrangements

Hilary Benn sent a letter to the Speaker of the Assembly on Thursday

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

UK officially in Recession

Dublin gains as City of London chief says Brexit 'disaster' has cost 40,000 finance jobs

British financial services exports have been overtaken by other business services, such as law or advertising

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

DUP annual conference

Gavin Robinson vows DUP will not collapse Stormont powersharing under his leadership

The DUP used its veto power to collapse Stormont in 2022 in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Team GB and Paralympics GB Downing Street reception

The UK and EU prepare to postpone further Brexit rules

Firms have warned they won’t meet the deadline to implement new requirements for parcel shipments from Britain to Northern Ireland

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

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Britain once again delays Brexit border regulations

Physical checks on fruit and vegetables have been delayed several times and have now been pushed out to July 2025

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Republic of Ireland v England - UEFA Nations League - Group F - Aviva Stadium

Starmer may not give us back Declan Rice, but he pledges plenty on the political front

Silver linings following soccer defeat as relations between Ireland and Britain are 'reset'

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Crown Paints factory asylum seeker plans

Letters to the Editor: Garda Commissioner's dubious legacy

One reader writes in to say that 'a vote of no confidence, suspensions, and resignations' will be what this commissioner will remembered for

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Southport incident

The violence was shocking but not surprising: Britain’s economy makes it ripe for far-right thuggery

Labour is right to get tough with rioters. But that won’t solve the deep-seated problems stoking the disorder

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

General Election 2024

Simon Harris and Keir Starmer meet today in effort to ‘reset’ British-Irish relations

Both now see an opportunity to strengthen relations between Ireland and Britain following years of rancour during Brexit negotiations

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, in London

John Whelan: Labour win brings hope for Irish exporters of better EU-UK ties

The aim is for the UK to post the fastest sustained economic growth of the seven largest nations. If achieved, it will be an enormous boost to Irish exports

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Aerial view of London and the Tower Bridge

How Irish jobseekers fell out of love with the UK

Brexit and demographics have forever altered the flow of workers across the Irish Sea

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

Mick Clifford: How populism takes flight

S Mick Clifford: How populism takes flight

The divide between what might be described as a typical worker and those at the upper echelons of the corporate world has been widening over the last 20 years

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

CC MERRION ST

Paul Hosford: Taoiseach's hope for Anglo-Irish relationship to be put to the test

The shape of the neighbourly relationship has been scarred for the best part of a decade by not just Britain’s vote to leave the EU, but by a stream of indifference or hostility, writes Paul Hosford

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

General Election 2024

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

Mr Robinson dismissed suggestions that the election result strengthened the argument towards Irish unity

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024